- Kent State (5-8) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan (6-8)
- Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
- Kent State / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+
The Kent State Golden Flashes (5-8) visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (6-8) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).
The Kent State vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 141.5 total points.
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Kent State vs. Central Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kent State | -7.5 -105 | O 141.5 -110 | -300 |
| Central Michigan | +7.5 -115 | U 141.5 -110 | +250 |
Kent State vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kent State will win this college basketball game with 75.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Kent State vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 53.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.20 Units / 25% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.05 Units / 8% ROI)
Central Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 25 games (+8.60 Units / 29% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.30 Units / 15% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.8 Units / 0% ROI).
- 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.25 Units / 0% ROI
- 10-3 when betting the Over for +6.7 Units / 0% ROI
- 3-10 when betting the Under for -7.95 Units / 0% ROI
Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Central Michigan has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / 0% ROI).
- 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.75 Units / 0% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / 0% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 0% ROI
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State is shooting 78% from the free throw line (254/325) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Kent State has averaged 79.0 points per game (1,185 points/15 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.5
Kent State is shooting 35% from three (117/331) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%
Kent State has averaged 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (153 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.6
Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (505 assists/ 674 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Central Michigan has an eFG% of 48% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%
Central Michigan is shooting 42% (1,076/2,556) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Central Michigan has averaged 66.0 points per game (3,038 points/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.8
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has 427 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Mid-American Teams
Kent State has averaged 8.5 steals per game (427 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Kent State has forced 15.4 turnovers per game (768 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.4
Kent State has 118 steals this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan has averaged 21.3 defensive rebounds per game (320 rebounds/15 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5
Central Michigan has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,026 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5
Central Michigan has averaged 6.8 steals per game (102 steals/15 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Central Michigan has allowed an average of 1.57 points per shot (380 points/242 shots) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.29
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